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Process Engineer

 

We are currently on the lookout for a Process Engineer to join our client who specialises in producing high-quality, technically challenging Stainless Steel & iron castings.

The ideal candidate is a crucial member of a team, who is able to maintain a high level of reliability, punctuality, determination and organisation. The role requires excellent communication skills and a positive attitude as you are going to assist team members to complete daily tasks for the department.

Process Engineer responsibilities

• Pursuit for development and methodology of parameters that produce sound castings
• Pioneer design modifications needed to enhance the quality, reduce lead time, tooling and manufacturing costs.
• Optimise methods of manufacturing and layout of tooling/ rigging
• Advance and support operational methodology of simulation software
• Liaise with customers, machinists, sub-contract processors of VFL castings
• Achieve agreed monthly business plan objectives

Process Engineer requirements

• Previous work experience as a process engineer
• High knowledge pf process engineering software systems
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and other process improvement methodologies
• Previous experience working with CAD and AutoCAD
• Advanced technical skills

 

This is a full-time permanent position for the successful Process Engineer. For more information simply apply now or call Wiktoria on 07483 069100.

Head of Engineering

We are currently partnering with one of the UK’s largest manufacturers in their field. The company have been established for nearly 8 decades and their continued success designing and manufacturing to an immensely high standard has led to their continued growth and prosperity.

Our client, a forward-thinking business sell a diverse range of products, delivering customised leading technology and services.

A reputable and respected business who pride themselves on customer focus and creating excellent customer value. They strive for precision-standing for quality, speed, and flexibility, always driving leading technology forwards.

They are naturally curious, continually questioning things, demonstrating a solid passion to develop and learn – collaborating as one team, one business.

 

This leading Manufacturing are now looking for a Head of Engineering.

 

As Head of Engineering, you will be responsible for managing and leading the R & D department- including Design Engineering, Production Engineering, Sample Pack team, Testing and Change Management to ensure that the technical and development objectives of all related team outputs are achieved.

 

Key responsibilities as Head of Engineering:

• You will be responsible for a team of 25 overall including 3 Senior Managers, who retrospectively manage their own teams. Finite, strong leadership and organisation skills are critical for this position.
• You will manage key objectives and work assignments within the Engineering & Projects functions, setting targets and KPI’s against these objectives and providing the guidance, direction, and prioritisation to achieve them
• Managing the workload, quality, and timeliness of the outputs from the project management team across projects and provide guidance and direction on workload prioritisation according to the business strategy
• Ensuring excellent capabilities and outputs in product design and development by building upon the team and structure to align new product development with Company strategy
• Being the primary technical knowledge interface for working with our customers and suppliers on product opportunities, performance improvements and technical issues resolution
• Acting as the technical lead for the Company’s knowledge of engineering & design standards and requirements
• Being a champion and facilitator for implementing and applying Lean-CI and VA/VE tools and techniques in engineering to support operational productivity improvements
• Managing Engineering & Projects operating budgets including proposals for departmental development and engineering equipment
• Reviewing and improve departmental engineering processes, procedures, and production documentation, to ensure right-first-time design for product performance and manufacture ability
• Developing the team to become a high performing unit, improving service levels and, importantly, working with the leadership team to deliver value to our customers

Experience as Head of Engineering:

• An Engineering degree level qualification in mechanical or electrical design as a minimum
• Proven experience in both engineering & management roles, with additional experience in production/industrialization management being an advantage
• Strong leadership skills with the proven ability to motivate, manage and develop teams
• Project management experience and training, with a knowledge of structured PM methodologies
• Analytical and able to solve complex problems of varying natures
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills, able to express complicated topics to a broader audience and                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              comfortable liaising across business functions at different levels
• Comfortable working with customers and a track record of successfully representing a company technically with third parties
• Demonstrable knowledge of relevant machining, fabrication, and assembly capital equipment technologies and capabilities
• Self-driven, results oriented and passionate about driving improvements and delivering in a time driven environment
• Experience in Drives and Controls is an advantage
• Experience in using LEAN-CI tools, and techniques including Design for Six Sigma, Kaizen, VSM, SMED, in a manufacturing engineering context would be an advantage

 

Benefits for Head of Engineering:

• £75 – £95k DOE
• 4 x Death in service 
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Free Parking
• Excellent subsidised onsite canteen facilities
• State of the art modern facilities
• Other benefits to be discussed at interview

This is a full-time permanent position for the successful Head of Engineering. For more information simply apply now or call Alison on 07483 025038 or e-mail alison.francis@holtengineering.com

MIG Welder Fabricator

MIG Welder Fabricator Salary: £13-16ph (DoE)

 

The Company

My client is a leading metalwork and gate manufacturer based in Poole and Bournemouth. They have been in business for several decades and have a strong reputation for quality and innovation.

 

My client specialises in a wide range of metalwork products, including gates, railings, fire escapes, security grilles, and all other types of steel fabrications. With plenty of work on now and for the foreseeable future, this company is looking for one, maybe two, skilled MIG Welder Fabricators to join their team on a permanent basis.

 

MIG Welder Fabricator Role & Responsibilities

• Proven background in MIG/Stick welding & fabricating
• Comfortable working with mild steel to a range of thicknesses
• Experience with stainless steel or aluminium is desirable but not essential as the majority of work is mild steel
• Driving the van to and from site, the majority of work is in Bournemouth & Poole with some work a little further afield
• Work from technical drawings
• Calm under pressure and happy to work independently
• You’ll need to be able to pass a CRB check
• Taking great pride in your work is of paramount importance
• Mon-Fri day shifts

 

What Next?

If you like a varied working day where each day is different and you have a well-accomplished MIG Welder Fabricator background, apply now or call/text Hayden on 07955 081 482.

Head of Engineering

We are currently on the lookout for a Head of Engineering to join our client in the outskirts of Leicester on a permanent basis. 

Our client is looking for a Head of Engineering to become part of a world-leading manufacturer of composites and GRP components for industries including Formula One, automotive, engineering, marine, aerospace, and rail. 

This is the position for someone who is passionate, dynamic, ambitious, motivated and ready to grow and achieve job satisfaction with competitive salary and benefits. 

Head of Engineering responsibilities:

• Managing the Design Engineer team
• Collaborative relationships with both the commercial and operations teams to ensure we meet customer deadlines, and the operations staff have the correct information
• Planning, management, execution, and implementation of all engineering activities.
• Mentoring junior team members’
• Planning, management, execution, and implementation of all engineering activities.

Head of Engineering requirements:

• CAD design (Catia V5 / 3D Experience)
• Tooling design/surface design and modelling
• Ability to work on multiple priorities
• Experience in Composites Machining
• Experience within the automotive sector
• Experience within an SME is desirable
• At least 5 years of working in a senior role within the engineering field
• Master’s degree in engineering or the equivalent in engineering experience within the automotive industry

Head of Engineering benefits:

• Salary up to £65,000 per annum
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension
• Flexible schedule
• Wellness programme

This is a full-time permanent position for the successful Head of Engineering. For more information simply apply now or call Wiktoria on 07483 069100.

The Company
My client is a precision engineering company with decades of experience in the aerospace and defence industries. They design, manufacture, and supply high-quality components for a wide range of applications, including jet engines, aircraft structures, and weapons systems. My client is committed to providing their customers with the highest quality products and services, and they are looking for skilled & experienced Deburrer to join their team.

• Deburring Components 
• Use of Endoscope and magnification equipment 
• Operate with Operator Control of Quality system (OCQ)
• Meeting Production targets a per set KPI’s 
• This position is a day shift role Monday to Thursday 07.30am-16.30pm and Friday 07.30am-12.30pm

 
Skills and Experience Required 

• Experience working with engineering drawings and work to Instructions i.e Job Cards 
• Comfortable using manual & air tools
• Well-practiced measuring angles & dimensions of parts
• Able to read technical drawings
• Experience working to aerospace,defence or similar standards

If you’re local to Weymouth and want to work within a fun, friendly & supportive environment, apply for the Deburrer role now or call Ian  on 07734406996 for more information.

CNC Turner
CNC Turner Salary: £16-20 ph (DoE)
Poole
 
The Company
Operating for several decades, our client has been manufacturing high-quality products for a range of industries, taking great pride in the quality of their work. Their large, well-lit and equally well-equipped machine shop is home to modern machinery producing components to extremely tight tolerances.
 
CNC Turner Role & Responsibilities

• Able to program, set & operate CNC Lathes
• Well-practiced with Fanuc controls
• A background in working to tight tolerances
• Experience working with multi-axis lathes, such as sliding head machines is desirable but not essential as on-the-job training can be provided
• Salary of £34-40k depending on experience
• This is a full-time, permanent position
• Day shifts with an early finish on a Friday

 
What Next?
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled CNC Turner to take the next step in their career and improve on their already stellar CNC Turning capabilities. All you need to do now is apply now or call Hayden on 07955 081 482.

 

Job Description

Maintenance Technician 

                       

Our Client a global engineering group focused on the precise control and movement of fluids in critical applications. We work with leading international companies in over 50 countries to deliver innovative engineering solutions to address global trends such as clean energy, energy efficiency, healthcare and increasing automation.

The Group serves large global markets including iron and steel, oil and gas, petrochemical, industrial automation and life science industries. The Company’s heritage spans over 150 years during which time it has established a strong international reputation for excellence and innovation.

 

Job title:         Maintenance Technician – Nights

Department:          Maintenance

Responsible to:      Maintenance Manager

Status:         Permanent

Normal Hours of Work:   37 hours per week. With additional hours as required to maintain the efficient running of the department.

 

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing planned, preventative and reactive maintenance on the plant, equipment, buildings and facilities of the site. This is a hands on role to maintain and improve all aspects of the operational site

 

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Fault find within the machine shop environment and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems as appropriate.
• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) checks on machines and equipment in line with the CMMS schedule.
• Carry out complete site maintenance for all aspects and areas of the site, maintaining a high standard of site facilities and the overall site environment/appearance.
• Conduct best practice and highlight opportunities for continuous improvementwith regards to plant and equipment reliability.
• Work in a safe, tidy manner in line with Company policy.
• Perform other such duties commensurate with the nature and level of the post as may be reasonably required.
• A formal, recognised apprenticeship related to the trade endorsed by EITB, EMTA or AMA documentation or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Fully skilled maintenance technician with either mechanical, electrical or electromechanical bias.
• Practical experience in fault finding within a machine shop environment, and the ability to repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Demonstrable understanding and application of safe working practices.
• Ability to demonstrate a positive, pro-active, can-do attitude and work calmly under pressure.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Committed to work to deadlines and determined to see a job through to a satisfactory conclusion.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Demonstrable desire to progress, succeed, and ability to work as part of a team or work independently
• Practical ability to fault find from electrical/mechanical drawings or PLC systems relating to hydraulic or pneumatic circuits.
• Training & experience in basic electrical skills.
• Knowledge of modern maintenance philosophy (TPM / PPM / RCM).
• Academic qualifications such as BTEC National (ONC / OND), BTEC Higher National (HNC or HND) or equivalent.

 If you would like to more information or would like to apply please click apply or contact Ian on 07734406996